ABOUT
Returning this 27 February 2024 at the Hilton Auckland, the Women in Insurance Summit is part of Insurance Business NZ’s annual Women in Insurance Summit series.
Join us for a transformative day of growth as we discuss new challenges and strategies for success. This powerful event is a critical aspect of our ongoing mission to recognise, celebrate and empower women across the insurance profession.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect face-to-face with like-minded professionals, engage in forward-thinking discussions and accelerate your personal development. Be part of the conversation today.
FEATURED SPEAKERS

Melissa Cantell
Chief Executive Officer
Aon NZ

Miranda Cook
Group Head of Marketing
Delta Insurance Group

Jon Davies
Chief Executive Officer
InsuredHQ

Lee-Ann du Toit
Partner, National Insurance Lead
Deloitte Insurance

Ruth Goldwater
Head of Delivery
Fidelity Life Assurance Company

Lucy Hone
MAPP, PhD, Director
New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing and Resilience

Jo Mason
Chief Executive Officer
NZbrokers

Jacqui McIntosh
Head of Insurance Capability Enablement
FMG

Sharyn Reichstein
Chief Risk Officer
Tower Insurance

Amehl Smith
Head of Insurance Distribution
ASB Bank

Tanya Wood
Partner
Duncan Cotterill

Julia Vahry
Founder and Managing Director
Vahry

Pamela Venu
Chief Operations Officer
Coversure
AGENDA
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Opening remarks from the Chairperson
Lee-Ann du Toit
Partner, National Insurance Lead
Deloitte Insurance -
OPENING KEYNOTE: Leading with resilience
While we cannot control certain circumstances in our lives, we can control how we respond to these challenges. In this captivating keynote, resilience expert Dr Hone will share insights from more than a decade working with organisations globally to truly understand how to build resilience, manage burnout and practice psychological safety.
Lucy Hone
MAPP, PhD, Director
New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing and Resilience -
Speed networking
Expand your network, make connections and meet fellow delegates in a structured networking session.
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Morning tea and refreshment break
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PANEL: Empowering women in insurance – achieving leadership success
As we continue to encourage representation in leadership roles, how can we overcome common challenges hindering female leaders today? In this session, hear key lessons and strategies from industry leaders on how to thrive as a leader.
- Tips on overcoming the impostor syndrome
- Engaging internal sponsors to be your advocates
- How to embrace your own leadership style
- Navigating difficult environments and dynamics at work
Panellists
Melissa Cantell
Chief Executive Officer
Aon NZMiranda Cook
Group Head of Marketing
Delta Insurance GroupSharyn Reichstein
Chief Risk Officer
Tower InsuranceJo Mason
Chief Executive Officer
NZbrokers -
Session to be announced soon
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Networking lunch
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FIRESIDE CHAT: The economic update and its impact on insurance
How is the current macroeconomic outlook impacting insurance? Gain insights on the forecast for the coming year with the latest economic situation on insurance.
- How is the industry dealing with extreme weather and climate risk?
- Examining the implications of inflation, evolving consumer practices and the economic outlook
- Exploring future business prospects and new revenue streams
Jane Brown
Head of Insurance
Financial Markets Authority NZ -
PANEL: Embracing generative artificial intelligence in insurance
Generative artificial intelligence continues to gain traction in workplaces today. How is generative AI impacting the insurance industry? What are the challenges and opportunities for insurance leaders? In this informative discussion, hear about the latest generative AI use cases and how this could affect our workplaces.
- Exploring innovative and successful AI use cases across insurance disciplines to help achieve business goals
- An overview of ethical issues with AI (and how to overcome them)
- What are the opportunities arising and the pitfalls to avoid?
Panellists
Tanya Wood
Partner
Duncan CotterillJon Davies
Chief Executive Officer
InsuredHQ -
WORKSHOP: How to influence decision-makers
Securing buy-in and support from senior management is critical to driving successful business strategies. This interactive workshop will discuss how managers can overcome challenges to effectively contribute and influence at a senior-level.
- Assess and develop your influencing and negotiation skills
- How to demonstrate your business, financial and strategic acumen
- Harnessing data-driven insights for senior leadership buy-in
Jacqui McIntosh
Head of Insurance Capability Enablement
FMG -
Afternoon tea and refreshments break
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PANEL: Strategies to boost your career path
Staying in your comfort zone can be the biggest obstacle to achieving success in your career path. Whether it’s a new role or getting a seat at the C-suite table, how can you embrace change, challenge yourself and take that next step in your career? Hear how industry leaders have taken on new challenges and opportunities to advance their career and skill development.
- How to leverage allyship for career growth
- Taking initiative on new projects or roles
- Finding opportunities for growth through performance reviews, appraisals and rewards
Panellists
Ruth Goldwater
Head of Delivery
Fidelity Life Assurance CompanyAmehl Smith
Head of Insurance Distribution
ASB BankJulia Vahry
Founder and Managing Director
VahryPamela Venu
Chief Operations Officer
Coversure -
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
In this interactive session, delegates will reflect on key insights covered throughout the day and develop action items for development and growth.
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Networking drinks
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- Princes Wharf, 147 Quay St Auckland 1010 New Zealand
- +64 9-978 2000
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Why Attend
Enjoy dedicated networking time and get connected with like-minded professionals and insurance leaders
Hear from an all-new speaker line-up featuring inspiring leaders and organisations like Aon NZ and Tower Insurance
Discover powerful strategies and insights in research-backed presentations on subjects like industry trends, career advancement and self-care